Christchurch - Canterbury

Highlights

Wanaka

Highlights

Free beginner surface lift

Natural gullies and wide faces

Three licensed cafes

It's easy to get to the slopes

Driving in winter is easy, just hire a car and set off at your own pace. Or, if you don't fancy driving, just sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery on one of the many shuttle buses that will bring you straight to the ski field.

Mt Hutt, Christchurch - Canterbury

By Julian Apse

Drive

Every ski field is accessible by car and driving yourself means you can arrive or leave whenever you want. For more information on driving in winter, click here.

Mt Hutt: 35 minutes from Methven, 90 minutes from Christchurch

The Remarkables: 35 minutes from Queenstown

Treble Cone and Cardrona: 35 minutes from Wanaka

Coronet Peak: 20 minutes from Queenstown

Shuttle bus

Hop on one of the regular shuttle buses that run to and from the town centre or pay a little extra and get picked up from your accomodation.

For more information on buses to and from Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt, click here. Find out more about getting to Cardrona here, and for Treble Cone, click here.

FAQ

Before you pack your beanie and gloves, check out our list of must-knows for the southern snow by clicking 'read more'.

What are they like for beginners and experts?

Whether you're a beginner or expert, there's snow to suit everyone. Skiing in New Zealand is above the tree line so expect wide open alpine bowls of snow. For the more adventurous, why not give heli skiing a go?

How much is a mountain pass?

The average lift pass price for a day on the hill ranges from around NZ$65 in the club fields to NZ$100 at the more commercial fields. You can hire ski gear in the towns or on the mountain.